Super Rare Old Skool Parts

[Nopis1O]

So lately i have become obsessed with older unheard of or special option parts. i guess that is what you would call them. I recently read about the 1990 afini rx7 and how it had opitons like

Door Leg Pad
Passenge leg rest
bbs mesh wheels with infinity emblem center cap.

also not native to rx7 but parts like

auto retractible mirrors
heads up display on the windsheild


Buddy of mine also said there was a option on the s13's for (i guess for lack of better term you would call it a jdm curb feeler.) he said it was a light on your bumper that shined on the curb and you could see how close you got by the intensity of the light i guess? dosent sound very usefull but it is kinda cool.

IDK bottom line just seeing if anyone has anymore links on any of these or if anyone knows of any other cool non mainline parts.

[Whizbang]

well for Rx7s there are done of random things, mostly based on market sold. So they might be the norm for say the UK, but for US its an oddity.

For the FC:
1. digital climate control was offered
2. 4.30 gears standard for NA models in UK
3. The silly passenger foot bar from Inifini models
4. Headlight squirters
5. Outside air venting (like the FB had). Something i had no idea why they did not offer in the US on the FC
6. Tan interior option for the Verts in Japan
7. Fender markers for turn signals in UK
8. Window blockers for the side windows.

There were also some oddball color options that are rare like Shade Green and Claret Mica. Claret was 1988 only and its too common.

that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

[need RX7]

Back seats!! They are totally useless, but pretty uncommon.

[RETed]

"bubble" front side markers
FTP's with "city lights"
Clear Zenki FC front turn signals
Rear "blank" side markers - US-spec FC's have lights / lenses back there
Euro-spec tail lamps + center garnish
vent visors for the side windows


-Ted

[speedjunkie]

OP, those auto retractible mirrors you speak of...I'm not sure how "auto" you're talking about, but almost all cars in Japan have mirrors that pull in at the press of a button. It's rare in the US, but in Japan it's quite common.

[firzen]

A-pillar 'oh-shit' safety handles.

[need RX7]

A-pillar 'oh-shit' safety handles.

Do those exist? Never seen them on an FC.

[Nopis1O]

OP, those auto retractible mirrors you speak of...I'm not sure how "auto" you're talking about, but almost all cars in Japan have mirrors that pull in at the press of a button. It's rare in the US, but in Japan it's quite common.

i wish they had them for the fc. lets take this thread to a new level. anybody got pics of the stuff there talkin about?

[Whizbang]

foot bar:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/Tsunami_Bomb/infinifootbar.jpg

[need RX7]

Folding mirrors (kind of rough, but you get the idea)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a244/Chirhofelix/Parts/HPIM1191.jpg

Back seats.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd320/noob5000000/Teh%207/101_0338.jpg
^^I'm trying to trade those for some bins right now. If it doesn't work out, they're for sale :001_005:.

[Max777]

S4 taillights that say "turbo" on them are another thing I can think of off the top of my head. These are the only S4 tails I would run on my car, but unfortunately, my car is a convertible, and already has S5 tails.

[Rotarydave]

I keep trying to tell you guys but nobody listens backseats are not that rare of an option esp on 2nd gens it is only the US that got the cargo bins

[Nopis1O]

^really. . . huh.

well bump for more pictures.

[Max777]

here's a pic of BOTH the JDM rear molding, AND the Euro-spec license plate cluster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/allywrx/MyFC3s.jpg

[Whizbang]

shows the side markers on the fenders too

[Max777]

You know, looking at those tails, I wonder if they just used the Vert tail lights and extended the license plate area? The reason I say this is that the vert tail lights and center garnish fit on the coupe....

EDIT: AND the other pic also shows the deleted 3rd brake light above the key hole... damn, that pic is just chock full of win! :D

[Whizbang]

my yellow tii had no thrid brake light since the owner shaved it. Looked great. Might be doing that to the vert

[speedjunkie]

i wish they had them for the fc. lets take this thread to a new level. anybody got pics of the stuff there talkin about?

I would imagine the FCs in Japan DO have them. Might want to talk to someone over there about getting you some. Of course you'll also have to run some wiring to make it work, but it's worth it haha. That's one of the little things I miss from living there.

[fc nut]

it's probably not rare but, my 87 base didn't have the bins. it had thin pieces of wood covering the holes. the carpet covered everthing.

[Whizbang]

yea the bins were actually optional for 86 and 87 if i recall.

[drewski86]

I've seen a couple that had a factory radar detector option.

[firzen]

Do those exist? Never seen them on an FC.

Yup, they do. Don't have pics to prove but I've seen them on the cars in Japan.

The aluminium undertray is also an appparent rarity, although I've seen them go on sale slow and cheap before.

[Ender]

What about the turbo emblem on the hood scoop of this beautiful TII? Was that a factory item or something aftermarket?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-RX-7-RX7-Completely-Restored-1989-Mazda-RX7-Turbo_W0QQitemZ270345329619QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_C ars_Trucks?hash=item270345329619&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://i19.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/2c/89/8cae_12.JPG

[Whizbang]

that is an emblem you can get at Pep Boys

[WE3RX7]

bigpimp'n on here has the foldable mirrors on his '91 T2. I remember him saying it was a rare JDM option...

The foot bar actually makes sense though. As does the leg pads... I'm putting leg pads in my FC and would like a set for my rx8 as well...

[RETed]

You know, looking at those tails, I wonder if they just used the Vert tail lights and extended the license plate area? The reason I say this is that the vert tail lights and center garnish fit on the coupe....

No.
If you take closer look at the pic, there is only one clear / white reverse light.
So, technically, it's one half of the vert lights.
The other red "reverse" light is a special light for fogs, I think?


-Ted

[Rotary13B1]

hmmm What is the foot bar for?

If only S5 mirrors were fold"able", they're a bit better looking IMHO.

[Hello Roto]

You know, looking at those tails, I wonder if they just used the Vert tail lights and extended the license plate area? The reason I say this is that the vert tail lights and center garnish fit on the coupe....

EDIT: AND the other pic also shows the deleted 3rd brake light above the key hole... damn, that pic is just chock full of win! :D

Oh damn my old car!! *tear*

[Ender]

hmmm What is the foot bar for?

Whether by pushing against or hooking your toes under it, I think it was for a passenger to maintain more stability while being rocked around.

[My5ABaby]

it's probably not rare but, my 87 base didn't have the bins. it had thin pieces of wood covering the holes. the carpet covered everthing.
Mine had 1 bin and 1 carpet covered area with the shitty wood cover. I switched it out for two bins...

[TehMonkay]

Yup, they do. Don't have pics to prove but I've seen them on the cars in Japan.

The aluminium undertray is also an appparent rarity, although I've seen them go on sale slow and cheap before.

I had one of them, it got stolen though.

[Ender]

I had one of them, it got stolen though.

stolen? wth? :willy_nilly:

I have one though :D I got a great deal on a bunch of stuff.

[firzen]

I say- we ought to have picture depository for all the rare options for this stuff.

[WE3RX7]

hmmm What is the foot bar for?

If only S5 mirrors were fold"able", they're a bit better looking IMHO.

Here's a pic of BigPimp'n '91 T2 I worked on. It has the foldable JDM mirrors installed. They are styled more like the non-aero S4 mirrors than anything.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/picture.php?albumid=18&pictureid=70

Next time he brings the car by, I'll take a better pic (folded and not folded)

[Max777]

Well, I got a ride in Nop1stons FC today, and we were talking about the foldable mirrors... I think that the ones above look terrible, and it's just a novelty thing that is not really as cool as it seems. Besides, RE-Amemiya mirrors a narrower than the stock folded, hehe!

PS: Aluminum undertray? Tell me more!

[Rotarydave]

As for the aluminum undertray you are talking about the one that went behind the engine cradle correct, if so I have seen it rarely and then it only seemed to be on the earlier 86 models, although if memory serves me correct the provisions for it were never removed so one could have been fitted to a later car by anyone so inclined.

[need RX7]

Anyone have pics of this aluminum undertray? I've never seen one.

[rx3sp]

Here you go.

[Nopis1O]

yea dont really like the look of the foldable mirrors. more just like the thought of turing my car off and my mirrors folding in.

[RETed]

Front side turn signal "bubble" markers...


-Ted

[RETed]

Two sets of "folded" mirrors...


-Ted

[RETed]

Side vent visors...


-Ted

[RETed]

Wired FTP "city lights"...


-Ted

[RETed]

Infini knee pads...


-Ted

[RETed]

Infini foot bar...


-Ted

[RETed]

Digital AC logicon...


-Ted

[Whizbang]

leave it to Ted to have the collection.

Did you ever figure out the wiring on that digital interface climate control?

[Nopis1O]

ted prices for infini knee pads and digital interface climate control if you have any extra? thanks for the pics keep it up Guys this thread is awesome!!!

[RETed]

leave it to Ted to have the collection.

Did you ever figure out the wiring on that digital interface climate control?

Nah, I don't own ALL of those things!
I do own that digital AC logicon though. :)
I refuse to pay over $100 (it's going to end up closer to $150 after fees and shipping for me) for those vent visors, although I do want a set. :P

Nah, someone else had figured it out, but it's not easy.
(If you really want to find out who did, try search on the RX-7 Forum for the guy's name.)
It does not interface really nicely with any of the US-spec wiring.
It also requires a dedicated temp sensor, which none of the US-spec FC's came with.
Basically, it's a real PITA to interface.


-Ted

[RETed]

ted prices for infini knee pads and digital interface climate control if you have any extra? thanks for the pics keep it up Guys this thread is awesome!!!

Please don't ask me for prices.
Most of those pics are straight from YJA - Yahoo Japan Auctions.
If you are really serious about getting them, check out http://www.bidschoice.com/ (notice the "s" in there).
Joji has a nice English / Japanese interface that allows you to read through YJA okay.
My suggestion is to keyword search "fc3" in the automotive section - "fc3" catches all "fc3s" and "fc3c" (convertible) parts.

Last time I saw a digital AC logicon, it was prices easily over US$100.
Those knee pads are pretty rare, and most of time they are still attached to the doors - it's rare to get the seller to have them separated from the panels.
You do realize that those knee pads are only for the US-spec passenger side, right?
Since the J-spec drivers side is opposite...


-Ted

[FortyfiveD]

You guys also forgot the efini fog lights. These fog lights were yellow from the factory while all the other models had clear ones. And supposedly the UK turn signals were dual bulb while the US and JDM ones were single bulb. The JDM one getting a clear orange plate behind the lense.

[drift7]

I have some rare parts then huh? I have backseats, RE Amemiya mirrors, and JDM folding mirrors, JDM Efini differential, and tail lights..

[Rx-7fetish]

Anyone have pics of this aluminum undertray? I've never seen one.

So whats the advantage to having one of theses if they didnt feel the need to put them on later cars, and did all cars come with that plastic undertray under the radiator section?

[vex]

So whats the advantage to having one of theses if they didnt feel the need to put them on later cars, and did all cars come with that plastic undertray under the radiator section?

Depending on time, aluminum is more expensive than plastic. There's other properties, but I imagine aluminum is a little more expensive now-a-days.

[My5ABaby]

So whats the advantage to having one of theses if they didnt feel the need to put them on later cars, and did all cars come with that plastic undertray under the radiator section?

Reduces the drag coefficient. Probably by only .01 or .02 though.

[Trots*88TII-AE*]

My 10th AE came with the Mazda factory radar detector. Unfortunately being 20+ years old, it probably wouldn't detect a whole lot.

[Rogrx7]

and motion sensors :)

[DJMOJO]

My 10th AE came with the Mazda factory radar detector. Unfortunately being 20+ years old, it probably wouldn't detect a whole lot.

ive seen one of these first hand a buddy of mine (jarrett may or spacerat on rx7club) owned a car that had one.

ive also got something to add to the list. how about a cellphone? my buddy in phx garet has a TII that came with a huge ass brick cellphone from 88! no joke! ill see if he can get some pictures of it, as far as i know it still installed and it can be activated for service if he wanted it to be haha

[FC Zach]

What about the gold tinted glass sunroof, only 2000 were produced (correct me if I'm wrong), and only on California models.

[12arotary]

What about the gold tinted glass sunroof, only 2000 were produced (correct me if I'm wrong), and only on California models.

Sweet I have a rare part!

[RETed]

JDM special S4 right tail lamp


-Ted

[My5ABaby]

What about the gold tinted glass sunroof, only 2000 were produced (correct me if I'm wrong), and only on California models.

My understanding was that any non-metal sunroofs were put in by the dealership (or the dealership took them to a local shop).

[FC Zach]

My understanding was that any non-metal sunroofs were put in by the dealership (or the dealership took them to a local shop).

It does say Mazda on it so it isn't an aftermarket part. And only US California models received the gold tinted sunroof. And to 12arotary the GSLSE came w/ the glass and metal 'tinted' sunroof. It was the 2nd gen that I'm talkin about.

[12arotary]

It does say Mazda on it so it isn't an aftermarket part. And only US California models received the gold tinted sunroof. And to 12arotary the GSLSE came w/ the glass and metal 'tinted' sunroof. It was the 2nd gen that I'm talkin about.

well my 88 has a glass sunroof, dunno what exact model it is though